Quality Engineer

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1 year ago

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Manufacturing Futures currently seek to appoint a Quality Engineer to join an established manufacturing business near Manchester. This is a fast paced hands on role where you will work closely with the shop floor staff to improve processes and ways of working throughout the business. For this role you must be a confident problem solver with lean manufacturing techniques and a good understanding of continuous improvement and additionally have previous experience of working in a regulated industry (nuclear, aerospace, automotive, rail, defence, precision engineering, oil&gas, etc). It is essential you are a qualified engineer (HND / HNC minimum) with an excellent understanding of mechanical engineering.

Quality Engineer - Role and Responsibilities - ISO9001, Root Cause, Auditing, CAPA

Reviewing manufacturing processes and techniques to find efficiencies
Investigating customer complaints, using root cause analysis and other tools, and implementing corrective actions
Carrying out quality risk assessments
Conducting supplier audits and analysing supplier and sub-contractor performance and implementing improvement measures
Carrying out internal audits and hosting external auditor visits in line with ISO accreditations
Delivering training to staff: this may be via toolbox talks or presentations
Overseeing the document management system

Quality Engineer - Skills and Abilities - ISO9001, Root Cause, Auditing, CAPA
Proven experience and working knowledge of ISO 9001 management system development, implementation and improvement
Practical experience of working with and implementing quality improvement techniques Six Sigma, LEAN Manufacturing and problem-solving tools such as root cause analysis, 8D, fishbone diagrams and five whys
Experience of carrying out internal audits, identifying non-conformances, giving feedback and developing improvement plans
Motivation to challenge the status quo, balanced with a supportive approach to change management and the associated challenges this brings

Quality Inspector, ISO9001, Root Cause, Auditing, CAPA

If this role could appeal please do apply now

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